Teaser poster and stills for Gu Family Book

Here’s the first poster for fusion fantasy drama Gu Family Book, with not one but two Seung-gis. Don’t you try to trick me with double the puppies, to hide the fact that you only made one poster. I’m onto you. *hairy eyeball* At least it’s got a concept, with the half-human half-gumiho hero Choi Kang-chi torn in two opposite directions, with some supernatural lightning-wind to boot. Although it looks like Red Ranger got a little carried away at the salon… ’cause nothing says beast-man like frosted highlights?

The drama stars Lee Seung-gi as the half-gumiho hero who desperately wants to become human, and chases a legend to try and make it happen. Suzy plays the sword-wielding heroine he’ll eventually fall for. It’s another of those everything-but-the-kitchen-sink genre mashups, promising everything from an action fantasy fusion sageuk, to comedy and romance. Just don’t be one of those shows that doesn’t deliver on anything because you’re trying to be all things, okay?

I like the character posters, with dimples and sass. Though it has to be pointed out that the hero and the heroine have the same hair, not that it makes them any less adorable. Second lead Yoo Yeon-seok is making a showing with Pensive Face, looking every bit the refined nobleman’s son he’s playing. The two boys will have grown up in the same house, which makes the rivalry a little closer to the classic Two Brothers, One Love scenario that dramaland loves so much. At least with one being half-gumiho, they won’t end up suddenly related in the fourth act.

Among the stills is the leads’ fateful first encounter, where the heroine discovers a sleeping Kang-chi and pokes him awake. So much to learn, grasshopper. So much to learn…

March 31, 2013 at 8:34 PM

April 1, 2013 at 1:26 PM

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But usually what happens is: the girl is initially the alpha but later as the series goes on, the story does many things to contradict this. As in, the girl is supposed to be good at fighting but all of a sudden is not, or she just gets too lovey dovey and weak or idk.
I usually don't buy "strong female" stories because the girls, if you realllyyy think about it, aren't strong.

April 2, 2013 at 2:32 PM

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Yes, this. You get a kick-ass female in the start...she's opinionated, feisty, and all sorts of awesome. Then she falls in love and turns into a mess, all puppy-eyes, never speaks her mind, and always following after the guy.

I really hope it doesn't turn out like this. One of the many reasons why I loved Shiwon as a character in Reply 1997.

April 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM

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This is too true. If anything, I don't mind if a strong female character becomes slightly dependent on a guy, as long as its a "partners in crime" sort of deal.

I just hope she doesn't become a simpering mess after falling in love and continues to be a strong, independent warrior whose not afraid to speak her mind. That's all I ask for. Please drama? Pretty please?

April 5, 2013 at 10:07 PM

March 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM

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I read it's just a teaser poster. So the real one hasn't come out yet...so i hope the real one is even better. First meeting and he's already get slapped..lol So anticipating their bickering relationship. Woot~woot~ Please be awesome show!

April 2, 2013 at 7:28 AM

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why feel cheated this is not his drama he is simply part of the extended cast, his picture was not even included on the extended cast poster at press conference. just enjoy the drama as it is. or not lol

April 1, 2013 at 1:41 AM

April 1, 2013 at 3:27 AM

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Oh Geez...I knew Sung Joon was going to be in this. What I failed to connect, dot-wise? Sung Joon in SAGEUK HAIR. Sung Joon in SAGEUK CLOTHES.

Be still my heart! And then besides Sung Joon (breathe, JoAnne, breathe) there's Suzy looking adorable and Seung Gi has never looked better. I so hope his character displays his developing range to his advantage.

April 1, 2013 at 5:47 PM

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eek, u guys are kah-ray-zee. love lee seung gi but those bangs and ponytail are so 1990s head cheerleader. there have been some hideous hair in the dramas lately so i'll give him a pass but only because this is sageuk . . . still, i'm sure i'll be cringing and peeking between fingers throughout this drama if the hair does not improve.

March 31, 2013 at 8:29 PM

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Yay! Excited to see Seung Gi back on my screen!
I don't know why but I have a feeling Kang Chi and YYS's character don't fight for Suzy's character love, it has been something much more than that, so far they are merely reported to be rivals, don't say about what, right? BTW, just my thought, maybe because I can't picture YYS and Suzy together.

March 31, 2013 at 8:42 PM

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He hates KC, though he used to treat him like a brother, because he blames him for something that happens to his family. The whole stealing his love interest is probably just a bonus thing. It'll all end in them hugging it out.

March 31, 2013 at 10:13 PM

March 31, 2013 at 11:09 PM

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I was wondering why Sung Joon isn't second male lead, but then I figure that maybe his quiet, brooding and hopelessly in love bodyguard role might actually steal more hearts and stoic nobleman which will probably turn evil and be all psychotic and possessive. That's just terrible.

March 31, 2013 at 11:37 PM

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I'll be tuning in for Lee Seung-gi, Sung Joon, and to a lesser extent, Lee Yu-bi, but I have to say, I may be one of the few who hasn't really taken to Suzy. I've got nothing against her, but I don't particularly like her either. I don't really get the hype surrounding her. But maybe it's just because I haven't checked out Introduction to Architecture? Maybe that'll change with this drama.

Regardless, I'm just crossing my fingers that this drama won't crash and burn as they so often do.

April 1, 2013 at 4:04 AM

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Oh whhat, i thought it was Suzy in the poster because she's wearing blue... and has the same hair LOL oh dear, anyway i'm SUPER excited, FINALLY a drama to look forward to! It's been a while dramaland, i need some good action and a badass heroine! :)

April 1, 2013 at 9:11 PM

I know that people keep talking about Lee Seung-gi and Sung Joon, mostly arguing for their interest in one or the other, but am I the only one who hopes that they'll totally rock a bromance in GFB?

I loved Sung Joon in Shut Up! Flower Boy Band -- and all of his snarky, funny, sweet, angsty moments with his friends and bandmates.

I loved Seung-gi in King 2 Hearts -- and all of his snarky, funny, sweet, angsty moments with his brother and Shi-kyung. (Actually, he was pretty awesome with Byung-soo as Dae-woong, too.)

The character descriptions about Sung Joon being Kang-chi's "helper and friend" and them having a "bickering relationship" made me excited about the prospect of them having an epic friendship (later complicated by being in love with the same chick).

April 2, 2013 at 7:36 PM

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Nope at all. Koreans love her. She has a very good personality,always so bright and polite. But popularity comes with haters. So yeah, she does have haters just like any other popular IT idols like Yoona.